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India's Home Ministry has submitted a detailed report documenting widespread use of Telegram for sharing child sexual abuse material and perpetrating financial scams, signalling closer government oversight of the messaging platform.
India blocked Telegram in June citing concerns about leaked exam papers being sold on the platform. The messaging app is challenging the ban in court, claiming the government misrepresented their discussions on content moderation.
Telegram has launched a legal challenge against India's temporary blockade of its platform, which authorities imposed to prevent cheating during examinations. The dispute highlights tensions between digital services and government enforcement powers.
India has temporarily suspended the Telegram messaging app, citing its use in attempting to defraud candidates taking national medical entrance examinations, compounding recent controversies involving leaked test papers.